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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1924
Page
8
A columnist announces duties covering the World Series and local high school and American Legion basketball, pledging upbeat coverage and insights not found in daily papers. He recalls a Lititz win over Hopeland in a three game event behind Fire House and cheers the crowd energy and sportsmanship.
In a Saturday clash at home Lititz edged Columbia 8 to 2 in a tight pitchers duel. Sloat allowed nine hits but shut down Columbia late, while Shheckert kept Lititz in check until Weiss homered to spark the late rally. The game featured barehanded catches and key hits as Lititz sealed the win.
Denver upset Ephrata 5 to 2 as Miller pitched well until three errors broke a potential shutout. The wrecking crew from Ephrata faltered at the plate and on defense, opening pennant hopes to Denver’s renewed form.
Knights of Malta White Cove Commandery No 532 observes installation night on Thursday Sept Ath with luncheon after. Deputy Grand Commander Thomas A Ferrari and Lancaster staff will attend. Full attendance urged. Elected for the next term: Sir Knight Commander Ralph E Worley Generalissimo Harry W Stormfeltz Captain General Charles W Rapp Prelate Clearence E Reg emnas Recorder Chas H Zartman Asst Recorder C Earl Brian Treasurer Alvin Long Sy Ward en Edward W Grube Jr Warden Adam S Sheaffer Warder Fred B Brach bill 1st Guard W Cullen Carpenter 2nd Guard Wm H Zartmah Sword Bearer Wilson FP Gibble Standard
The article notes chestnut blight spreading from 1904 Bronx Park findings through the Southern Appalachians, risking extensive timber loss. It cites Forest Service reports from Ashville and cautions to sell timber promptly as markets appear, with regional impact across several states and years ahead.
Lottie and LeRoy Redeau hosted a social at their home near Neffsville on Wednesday evening August 20. The event featured a doggie roast and marshmallow toast with many attendees including Edna Hollinger Mary Bru baker Elizabeth Stedman Anna Kauffman and dozens more. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments as neighbors and families gathered in a pleasant community gathering.
At the Warwick House Sale held on Saturday 811 sales were made in total. Fifty eight cows sold with top prices from 119 to 185 dollars. Other lots included three pigs five dollars, 82 rabbits 35 cents to 1.20, 26 chickens 50 to 55 cents, 5 ducks 50 cents, 8 bantams 25 cents, 128 bushels potatoes 4 and 80 cents, 1500 cigars 2.20 a box, 50 shirts 60 to 65 cents, brace 1.10, shovel 1.10, lard press 4 dollars, couch 10.50, chest 5, table 5, desk 21.75.
A fragment quotes Carole Kuen criticizing how fear of harming friends in office leads men and women to shield harsh political views, highlighting social pressure shaping public stance amid local influence concerns.
A Louisville Courier journal reader, an ingenuous young woman, writes of her engagement to a very nice boy who believes in her, and they both feel valued by one another, signaling a hopeful personal note in a social column.
An advertisement extols Davis Wonder Tonic as a safe alcohol free health aid for building body and brains. It argues many tonics claiming to stimulate briefly fail to deliver lasting relief and asserts this tonic is prepared at home with no alcohol for natural wellbeing.
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